MICHAEL JACKSON has scored another number one - the late King of Pop's THIS IS IT film has topped America's DVD chart.The documentary was put together using footage from the star's rehearsals ahead of his doomed London comeback concerts. The cinema release of This Is It has grossed more than $165 million (£103 million) worldwide after it hit screens in October (09). And now the DVD has followed suit, selling more than 1.2 million copies in its first week of release (ends31Jan10), according to The Hollywood Reporter. The music movie saw off competition from Bruce Willis' sci-fi...

Police officials urged MICHAEL JACKSON's doctor CONRAD MURRAY not to surrender to them on Friday (05Feb10) over fears his plans would cause havoc in heavy rain, according to his lawyer.The medic was planning to turn himself in to prosecutors amid reports he was to be charged with involuntary manslaughter relating to the death of Jackson last year (Jun09). The decision not to show at a designated Los Angeles airport courthouse came hours after a spokeswoman for Murray's legal team told the Los Angeles Times newspaper that Thursday night (04Feb10) talks between his lawyers and prosecutors...

JOE JACKSON's attempt to get his hands on son MICHAEL's medical records have been dealt a blow - lawyers for the King Of Pop's estate administrators have filed papers in Los Angeles to stop his investigation.The Jackson family patriarch is convinced the UCLA Medical Center documents will help him determine if anyone was to blame for the Thriller icon's death last summer (Jun09) - and how much he should sue them for. His lawyers filed papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday (29Jan10), demanding the release of medical records - but Joe Jackson is now facing a challenge from...

JOE JACKSON is seeking to sue media outlet bosses who published a photo of his son MICHAEL JACKSON fighting for his life.The King of Pop's father has filed legal documents requesting a court to acknowledge his right to take action against editors who printed the photo, according to TMZ.com. The family patriarch did not specify which photo he is upset over but snaps of the singer being taken out of his home and into an ambulance were widely circulated after his tragic passing in June (09). Michael was pronounced dead on arrival at Los Angeles' UCLA Medical Center. Joe Jackson's...

MICHAEL JACKSON's father wants to investigate the death of his son and has filed papers in Los Angeles demanding the release of medical records.Joe Jackson is convinced the UCLA Medical Center documents will help him determine once and for all if anyone was to blame for the King of Pop's death last summer (Jun09) - and how much he should sue them for. Family members, including Joe, have accused the singer's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, of the wrongful death of the star, but police have yet to charge the medic with any wrongdoing - and he has maintained he's innocent. Joe...

MICHAEL JACKSON's former Las Vegas retreat has been sold for over $3 million (£1.9 million).The late King of Pop moved into the gated, seven-bedroom Monte Cristo Way property in 2007 after declaring that his Neverland Ranch estate in California was no longer home following a police raid, which sparked his 2004 child molestation trial. According to website RealEstalker.com, the one-acre property was bank-owned at the time of the sale. The home now belongs to a doctor and attorney couple from California.

MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE has shrugged off rumours he was "displeased" with plans to bring the superstar's children on stage at the upcoming Grammy Awards - insisting he is "very proud" of his grandkids.Paris, 11, and Prince Michael, 12, are slated to make a public appearance at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night (31Jan10) to accept an award on behalf of the late King of Pop and to make a speech about their beloved father. Joe was rumoured have been furious with the decision to thrust the grieving kids into the spotlight at such a high profile...

MICHAEL JACKSON's kids are planning to pay tribute to their late father when the KING OF POP is posthumously honoured at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (31Jan10).The ceremony's organisers announced earlier this year (10) that a spectacular star-studded 3D performance will be laid on to recognise the achievements of the Thriller great, who died last June (09). The 3D clip which will be used is part of the Earth Song performance Jackson planned on showcasing during his doomed residency at London's 02 Arena, and superstars including Usher, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and...

MICHAEL JACKSON's estate is blocking a bid by the late entertainer's father JOE JACKSON for a monthly allowance of over $15,000 (GBP9,375).The patriarch filed for a monthly stipend in November (10), claiming he relied on his son's help to survive and had little income of his own. According to TMZ.com, Jackson asked for the money to cover "maintenance expenses" and to "support his children or grandchildren". Attorneys for the estate's administrators John Branca and John MCClain have filed papers opposing the patriarch's efforts. According to court filings,...

MICHAEL JACKSON's estate is blocking a bid by the late entertainer's father JOE JACKSON for a monthly allowance of over $15,000 (GBP9,375).The patriarch filed for a monthly stipend in November (10), claiming he relied on his son's help to survive and had little income of his own. According to TMZ.com, Jackson asked for the money to cover "maintenance expenses" and to "support his children or grandchildren". Attorneys for the estate's administrators John Branca and John MCClain have filed papers opposing the patriarch's efforts. According to court filings,...

Peter Andre has revealed his forthcoming tour will feature a special tribute to Michael Jackson.

Peter Andre's upcoming tour will feature a tribute to Michael Jackson.The 'Mysterious Girl' singer is preparing to go on the road next month and although he doesn't want to give away too many secrets, revealed he is hard at work with the late singer's former choreographer planning a special sequence.He said: "Rehearsals have started for my tour which starts next month. I don't want to give too much away, but there will be a section of my show dedicated to Michael Jackson.

MICHAEL JACKSON's estate has been hit by yet another creditor's claim - from an entertainment company allegedly hired to develop the singer's various ventures.Bosses at MAChine Management allege they are owed $285,000 (£178,125) after they helped the late King of Pop create his own film company. They also claim to have worked on setting up an environmental campaign for the star, the Michael Jackson Global Warning Awareness Initiative, as well as a film festival in Oman, according to TMZ.com. Lawyer for Jackson's estate, Howard Weitzman, has told the website he is aware of the...

Michael Jackson will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at next week's Grammys and his track 'Earth Song' is to be performed by a host of world famous music stars and special 3-D video footage.

Michael Jackson is to perform from beyond the grave in a 3-D tribute at the Grammy Awards.Some of the world's biggest stars - including Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson and Usher - will take to the stage next Sunday (31.01.10) to sing alongside a high-tech video of the late King of Pop's 'Earth Song', a segment which was going to be an integral part...

Animal activists at PETA are urging Arizona police officials to "confiscate" two of MICHAEL JACKSON's giraffes after learning their mates have died.Lisa Wathne, the organisation's captive exotic animal specialist, has written to Police Chief Charlie Dennis pleading with him to help her find a proper home for the creatures, which once roamed around Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County, California. PETA spokeswoman Amanda Schinke tells WENN, "The request comes after news that two other giraffes acquired from Jackson's estate have died, possibly from improper...

An appeal court has overturned a $20 million (£12.5 million) judgment awarded to MICHAEL JACKSON's lawyer after he sued jet company bosses for secretly filming the superstar on a 2003 flight.The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled on Monday (11Jan10) the multi-million dollar amount against now-defunct firm XtraJet and its owner, Jeffrey Borer, was excessive. Jackson was filmed talking with attorney Mark Geragos while flying on an XtraJet plane from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, California, to face up to child molestation charges. Jackson was later acquitted of the charges. Borer...

Lawyers for MICHAEL JACKSON's estate have appealed to a Los Angeles lawyer to raise the allowance paid to the star's beloved mother KATHERINE.Jackson family matriarch Katherine is given a monthly allowance of $86,000 (£54,000) to cover living expenses for her and those of the singer's three children. But on Monday (11Jan10), Judge Mitchell Beckloff was asked to increase "the family allowance to the children", with attorneys submitting a figure for the judge to consider, according to RadarOnline.com. The lawyers did not disclose in court what the additional money would...

Brooke Shields broke down during her tribute speech to Michael Jackson at his memorial service because she didn't know his coffin was going to be there.

Brooke Shields expected Michael Jackson to jump out of his coffin at his memorial service.The actress fought hard to contain her grief when she gave an emotional speech at the public event held at the Los Angeles Staples Center to commemorate the late 'Thriller' singer's life following his death from acute Propofol intoxication last June.She said: "Did you see me shaking? Well, they didn't tell us that the coffin was...

MICHAEL JACKSON's estate has been hit by yet another creditor's claim - from an investment banking firm that handled the late pop legend's finances.According to the latest creditor's claim, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jackson's estate owes over $328,299 (GBP205,187) in unpaid fees to Signal Hill Capital, a small investment banking firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. Attorneys for the company claim the amount is owed for "financial services related to music publishing assets". According to TMZ.com, creditors' claims against the Thriller hitmaker's estate have...

A woman who alleges she was married to MICHAEL JACKSON has filed suit seeking her slice of the late star's estate.Shellie Doreen Smith insists she and the King of Pop exchanged vows in a low-key ceremony in a New York City hotel in the 1970s, according to TMZ.com. She has asked a judge to grant her spousal support.Smith is the latest creditor to lay claim to the late singer's fortune - on Tuesday (05Jan09) bosses at an investment banking firm launched a bid for $328,299 (£205,200) Jackson is said to have owed them. And just last month (Dec09) a British woman's fight for...

URI GELLER is taking legal action against a leading American news channel over an interview with MICHAEL JACKSONs former dermatologist - he wants an apology following the medic's "false and unfounded" allegations about the psychic's friendship with the late superstar.The late King of Pop's former skin doctor Arnold Klein spoke to U.S. talk show host Larry King in July (09) and alleged Geller had profited from the controversial 2003 documentary which saw Jackson interviewed by British journalist Martin Bashir. The TV entertainer, who was a longtime pal of the Thriller hitmaker,...

Animal activists at PETA are urging Arizona police officials to "confiscate" two of MICHAEL JACKSON's giraffes after learning their mates have died.Lisa Wathne, the organisation's captive exotic animal specialist, has written to Police Chief Charlie Dennis pleading with him to help her find a proper home for the creatures, which once roamed around Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County, California. PETA spokeswoman Amanda Schinke tells WENN, "The request comes after news that two other giraffes acquired from Jackson's estate have died, possibly from improper...

MICHAEL JACKSON's ex-wife DEBBIE ROWE has gone head to head with the photographer accusing her of libel and defamation in court.Snapper Ed Frommer is demanding $7,500 (GBP4,700) from Rowe, claiming she defamed him by allegedly lying about an altercation between the two last summer (Jul09). In a Lancaster, California court on Wednesday (06Jan10), Rowe told a judge Frommer hounded her and repeatedly trespassed on her property following Jackson's death in June. She denies defaming him. According to TMZ.com, the judge has taken the case under submission. Previously, Rowe...

The administrators of MICHAEL JACKSON's estate have been hit with a $3.3 million (£2 million) claim from a Los Angeles man objecting to the amount city officials paid out to cover the star's memorial in July (09).Jose Freddie Vallejos is fuming about the cost of the send off at the Staples Center and furious that tax payers' cash was used to help fund the $1.4 million (£934,000) event. Vallejos is convinced the amount can be more than doubled when police expenses and other resources are included. In legal papers, he alleges the expenses were "an illegal gift of public funds...

The 2010 Brit Awards will have a new category to mark their 30th anniversary - the Most Memorable Brits Performance. Contenders include THE WHO, MICHAEL JACKSON, the SPICE GIRLS and KANYE WEST. The annual ceremony will take place in London on 16 February.

The investigation into Michael Jackson's death has now been completed and it is likely that Dr. Conrad Murray, the last person to see him alive, will be criminally charged.

The investigation into Michael Jackson's death has been completed.The late pop legend - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - was last seen alive by his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray, who is now likely to be criminally charged with Michael's death in the next couple of weeks.Detectives working on Michael's death completed their investigation last month and the case will now be formally...

MICHAEL JACKSON's personal physician DR. CONRAD MURRAY is one step closer to hearing whether he will face charges relating to his superstar client's death - authorities have completed their investigation into the tragedy.Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials and medical experts have been trawling through evidence gathered in the aftermath of Jackson's sudden death in June (09) and the process has finally been completed. Murray, who provided the pop star with the anaesthetic propofol which led to Jackson suffering a fatal cardiac arrest, has been identified in search warrants...

MICHAEL JACKSON's father has launched a bid to seek more information about his son's death, which has infuriated the King of Pop's estate managers.Joe Jackson has subpoenaed medical records from the UCLA Medical Center because he believes they could contain evidence of foul play in his son's June 2009 death. His attorney, Brian Oxman, has sent two subpoenas to the UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson was pronounced dead on 25 June, according to TMZ.com. Oxman is asking for a number of documents, including autopsy reports, photos and assessments.Joe Jackson insists the whole...

A previously unheard MICHAEL JACKSON track reportedly featuring LENNY KRAVITZ has hit the internet.New track Another Day has been leaked on to the web and TMZ.com claims the recording features the two superstars. Shortly after Jackson's untimely death in June (09), Kravitz revealed he had worked with the Thriller icon on a track which hadn't been released - and branded it "the most amazing experience I've had in the studio".

The long list of creditors vying for a slice of MICHAEL JACKSON's estate has just shrunk - one woman named as a potential creditor has no idea why she's entitled to the fortune.British resident Dr. Susan Etok, a friend of the King of Pop, has been included in the list of possible creditors, along with Jackson's sister Janet and brothers Tito, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy. But Etok insists she has no reason to place a claim with Jackson's estate and has contacted the executors to have her name removed, reports TMZ.com. The list of possible creditors was filed in Los Angeles...

MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE JACKSON has suffered another setback in his bid to receive a monthly stipend from his son’s estate - his attorney's law license has been placed on probation for two years.Long-serving Jackson legal eagle Brian Oxman has been disciplined by California Supreme Court for failing to drop a 2002 federal lawsuit and ignoring an order to pay sanctions imposed against him. He'll continue to represent Joe Jackson but Oxman's license could be suspended if he upsets lawmakers and regulators again. The Jackson family patriarch has argued he should receive more...

DAVID GEST is planning to purchase a historic hotel in the U.K. and renovate it to include a museum for his late friend MICHAEL JACKSON.The music producer, who divorced Liza Minnelli in 2003, is in talks to purchase the seaside St. Elizabeth's House in Plymouth, England - and he's already making plans for the hotel to house a tribute dedicated to the King of Pop. He says, "I'm thinking of turning it into a whole different kind of hotel with more nightlife and atmosphere for Plymouth. My people are in touch. If the price is right - and not outrageous - I plan to buy it. I think...

MICHAEL JACKSON's classic THRILLER video will go down in U.S. history as a national treasure - the 1983 promo is set to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.The work of the late King of Pop is the first music video to make it into the archives, which preserves original copies of classic film, TV and other recordings at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center near Culpeper, Virginia. However, Library officials will have to battle to obtain a copy of the horror video for preservation because it's currently the subject of a...

The doctor embroiled in the investigation into MICHAEL JACKSON's death is set for a starring role on TV.The late superstar's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, quit private practise to work with the Thriller hitmaker until his untimely death this summer (09). Investigators probing Jackson's passing have focused their case on the cardiologist, who stands accused of administering powerful prescription drug Propofol to the superstar prior to his death on 25 June (09). And it's now been revealed Murray struck a deal with a British documentary crew to film his first day back at work...

Private FBI files on Michael Jackson have been unveiled, showing death threat letters and FBI trips to the Philippines to investigate child molestation accusations.

A man threatened to kill Michael Jackson and his fans, a letter released by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) has revealed.Frank Paul Jones claimed to be entitled to half of the 'Thriller' singer's estate and when no one responded to his threats, he said he would target President George Bush Senior.The letter said: "I'll commit mass murder at a Michael Jackson concert if necessary, in an attempt to...

A global tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON planned by older brother JERMAINE has been thrown into jeopardy following the liquidation of the Austrian company organising the event.Jermaine teamed up with promoters at World Awards Media to schedule a star-studded show in Vienna, Austria on 26 September (09) in honour of the late King of Pop, but the event was scrapped amid planning problems and shifted to London for June 2010. But now the rescheduled show looks to be in trouble - an executive decision to dissolve World Awards Media was made at the end of November (09). A company statement did...

Officials at America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have delayed the release of an official dossier on MICHAEL JACKSON, which is said to detail all of the singer's legal troubles.Executives at the bureau were set to make their files on the late superstar public on Monday (21Dec09), but the release has reportedly been delayed by wintry weather conditions in Washington, D.C. The files are believed to contain documents relating to the child molestation investigations which plagued the singer in his later years, as well as details of several extortion plots the star faced and a...

MICHAEL JACKSON and his sister JANET fell victim to an obsessed fan in 1992 when the crazed devotee threatened to kill the King of Pop if he refused to hand over a large chunk of cash.Frank Paul Jones, a man who believed he was married to Janet Jackson, targeted the famous siblings in a series of terrifying letters, in which he vowed to take Michael's life if he couldn't be with the Nasty hitmaker. Jones also made threats against the life of America's then-president George H. W. Bush and plotted to "commit mass murder at a Michael Jackson concert" if the stars refused to cater...

MICHAEL JACKSON's estate executors are demanding payment for work carried out since the King Of Pop's death in June (09).John Branca and John MCClain have filed legal papers asking for a share of the fees they have earned so far, pending court approval of the full amount, according to TMZ.com. The pair also want unspecified fees "for their extraordinary services". Although the documents do not specify the amount Branca and MCClain ask for, they are entitled to a $188,000 (£117,500) fee for the first $25 million (£15.6 million) of the Thriller icon's estate. A hearing...

KENNY ORTEGA has lined up his first job since MICHAEL JACKSON concert documentary THIS IS IT - he'll direct the movie adaptation of hit Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS.Ortega was choreographing Jackson's comeback concerts when the King of Pop died in June (09). After he finishing work on This is It, Ortega stepped away from the limelight and even cancelled plans to direct a remake of Footloose - starring Chace Crawford - revealing he wanted to "kick my shoes off and walk in the sand". Six months after Jackson's death, Ortega is ready to return and has signed up to take...

GEORGE MICHAEL is convinced MICHAEL JACKSON's creativity was stifled by his superstar status, because his hit records tapered off as his fame grew.The pinnacle of the King of Pop's success came in the 1980s with the release of his 1982 album Thriller, which remains the singer's best-selling record. None of Jackson's subsequent albums ever matched Thriller, which went on to sell more than 100 million copies, and the star's last studio album, Invincible, sold...

DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR is urging everyone who hasn't seen MICHAEL JACKSON's documentary movie THIS IS IT to book a ticket.The Hollywood legend was close friends with the King of Pop and was devastated by his sudden death in June (09). Taylor was one of the first people to view the recent film, a montage of rehearsal footage from the star's doomed comeback concerts in London, and she admitted the movie made her cry. Now she's urging people to get down to their local movie theatre so they can witness Jackson's final achievement. She tells USA Today, "Michael and I shared...

A British woman has lost her bid to fight for rights to MICHAEL JACKSON's estate after a Los Angeles judge threw out her bizarre petition on Thursday (10Dec09).Nona Paris Lola Jackson claimed she was married to the King of Pop at the time of his death in June (09). But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff told the woman by phone her petition was "replete with deficiencies". He added, "You have no evidence you were married to Mr. Jackson." Jackson first started making claims she was wed to Jackson in 2006 when she began legal proceedings...

The late King of Pop MICHAEL JACKSON and LEONARD COHEN are among the musicians set to receive a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.Veteran singer/songwriter Cohen will receive the prestigious accolade for his career spanning four decades, while Jackson, who died in June (09), will receive a posthumous tribute. The Recording Academy President Neil Portnow insists the recipients have contributed "the most distinguished and influential recordings". Portnow adds, "Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy that has...

A British woman has lost her bid to fight for rights to MICHAEL JACKSON's estate after a Los Angeles judge threw out her bizarre petition on Thursday (10Dec09).Nona Paris Lola Jackson claimed she was married to the King of Pop at the time of his death in June (09). But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff told the woman by phone her petition was "replete with deficiencies". He added, "You have no evidence you were married to Mr. Jackson." Jackson first started making claims she was wed to Jackson in 2006 when she began legal proceedings...

Rocker NICK CAVE has explained his refusal to pay tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON at a gig shortly after the superstar's death - insisting the King of Pop was so talented he made all other musicians look like "amateurs".Cave took to the stage at Britain's legendary Glastonbury music festival just three days after the Thriller hitmaker passed away suddenly on 25 June (09). Many artists spent the festival weekend preparing tributes to the late singer, but Cave stunned the audience by completely ignoring Jackson's death when he took to the stage - instead dedicating his set to actress...

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has urged people to watch Michael Jackson documentary 'This Is It' so they can better understand the late 'King of Pop'.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor says people should watch 'This Is It' if they want to get to know the real Michael Jackson.Elizabeth, who was best friends with the 'Bad' singer, loved the documentary - which was pieced together from footage of the 'King of Pop' rehearsing for his sold-out London residency - and has urged everyone to watch it.She said: "Michael and I shared a pure and perfect love. Usually, I don't speak publically about...

MICHAEL JACKSON's brother JERMAINE doesn't feel guilty about the late star's death - because there was nothing he could have done to prevent the tragedy.The Jackson family was stunned when they discovered the Thriller hitmaker was dabbling with prescription drugs, and they rallied around the King of Pop to support him through his problems. Jackson passed away in June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, allegedly caused by an overdose of powerful anaesthetic Propofol. But Jermaine is adamant there was nothing the family could have done to prevent his passing. He tells...

MICHAEL JACKSON's former landlord has joined the list of creditors demanding cash from the King of Pop's estate after revealing the pop superstar left his Las Vegas mansion in a state.Aner Iglesias is demanding $234,000 (£146,250) from Jackson's estate to repair damages to the home he claims his late client caused. According to TMZ.com, the repairs are both interior and exterior and Iglesias also wants the Jackson estate to pay for the replacement of the mansion's phone and alarm system.

MICHAEL JACKSON's siblings have slammed reports they were jealous of their brother's superstardom - insisting they never resented his success.The Thriller hitmaker rose to fame as part of The Jackson 5 with brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. Michael went on to launch his solo career and became one of the most influential performers of all time, until his tragic death in June (09). And Jackson's brothers are adamant there was never any ill-feeling within the family, because he was continuing the Jackson "brand". Marlon Jackson tells U.S. TV host Larry King,...